Targeting Drones
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is Amendment 1 to a Solicitation issued by the Department of the Army for Targeting Drones. The amendment addresses Requests for Information (RFIs) and updates CLIN 001 by removing the word "sub-components." The primary objective is to acquire low-cost, expendable, NDAA-compliant targeting drones, along with their associated non-expendable controllers and goggles, to support training and evaluation activities. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires complete systems for training and evaluation, specifically:
- Expendable Drone Airframes: These must be affordable, easily replaceable, and designed to be suitable for repeated loss during training scenarios.
- Non-Expendable Control Equipment: This includes controllers and goggles, which are expected to be reusable.
The overall procurement emphasizes NDAA compliance for the targeting drones.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment 1)
- Product Service Code: 1550 Drones
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: March 30, 2026
- Issuing Office: W6QM MICC-FT DRUM
Additional Notes
This amendment includes answers to RFIs and an updated solicitation document. Interested parties should refer to the attached "W911S226U2895 Questions and Answers" and the revised solicitation for full details. The solicitation number is W911S226U2895.